Peak · Mount Adams Wilderness
South Butte
5.3 mi round trip1,933 ft gainModerateDay hike: Climbing passOvernight: Climbing pass
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeClimbing pass
$20 per person (16 and older) above 7,000 ft, May 1 to Sep 30. Free self-issue wilderness permit below that.
OvernightClimbing pass
The same pass covers the whole climbing trip. Also fill out the free wilderness permit.
Mount Adams Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.3 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,933 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit7,795 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
South Butte is a peak reached by a 5.3-mile round trip from South Climb Trailhead. The route follows South Climb Trail, then Suksdorf Climb to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at South Climb Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.